Accrual concept is followed by the organization to record the transactions. The accrual basis of accounting states that an organization should record the expenses and revenues when these are incurred or earned and not when these are paid or received. To identify & analyze: The transaction on May 1, 2017 assuming all tickets are sold on this date.

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Introduction: Accrual concept is followed by the organization to record the transactions. The accrual basis of accounting states that an organization should record the expenses and revenues when these are incurred or earned and not when these are paid or received.

To identify & analyze: The transaction on May 1, 2017 assuming all tickets are sold on this date.

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